Zip code 03597: West Stewartstown, New Hampshire

Q: What city is zip code 03597?

03597 is assigned to West Stewartstown, New Hampshire. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 03597 in?

03597 is in Coos County, New Hampshire.

Q: What is the population of 03597?

About 527 people live in 03597, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 03597?

The median household income in 03597 is $56,010.

Q: What zip codes are near 03597?

The closest zip codes to 03597 are 03589, 03590, 03576, 03588, 03582.

Residential delivery areaCoos CountyEastern Time

Population

527

Median household income

$56K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

41.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

45 sq mi

12 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 03597

03597 is a rural zip code in West Stewartstown, New Hampshire (Coos County), covering 45 sq mi of land. About 527 people live here, or 12 per square mile. The median resident is 41.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $56,010 a year, 31% below the national median of $80,734. 30% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 68% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 44.4 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; office and administrative support; and cleaning and personal care.

How 03597 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Average commute44.4 min
99th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · NH 26.7 min2nd of 234 in NH
Housing vacancy34.1%
98th
U.S. 10.1% · NH 14.3%53rd of 239 in NH
Poverty rate30%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NH 7.2%2nd of 239 in NH
Government workers26.4%
96th
U.S. 14.5% · NH 13.1%9th of 239 in NH
Unemployment rate9.2%
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · NH 3.3%9th of 239 in NH
Residents 65 and older21.8%
82nd
U.S. 17.2% · NH 20.1%125th of 239 in NH
Tech workers4.3%
72nd
U.S. 3.8% · NH 4.3%63rd of 239 in NH
Median age41.9
71st
U.S. 38.9 · NH 43.3186th of 239 in NH
Uninsured rate7%
52nd
U.S. 8.4% · NH 5.3%59th of 239 in NH
Homeownership rate68.1%
49th
U.S. 65.2% · NH 72.8%203rd of 239 in NH
Foreign-born residents4.6%
27th
U.S. 14.1% · NH 6.1%60th of 239 in NH
Median household income$56,010
15th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NH $99,031228th of 234 in NH
Healthcare workers6.7%
13th
U.S. 9.7% · NH 9.6%189th of 239 in NH
Work from home5.8%
11th
U.S. 15.1% · NH 16.8%218th of 239 in NH
Diversity index14.7
8th
U.S. 61.4 · NH 24122nd of 239 in NH
Broadband access82.7%
8th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NH 92.9%232nd of 239 in NH
Self-employed workers5.3%
6th
U.S. 10% · NH 9.3%214th of 239 in NH
Residents under 1813.1%
5th
U.S. 22% · NH 18.2%194th of 239 in NH
Veterans1.7%
4th
U.S. 6.2% · NH 7.6%233rd of 239 in NH
Per capita income$20,263
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NH $52,798239th of 239 in NH
Rent-burdened renters18%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · NH 48.2%199th of 230 in NH
Population527
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · NH 1,394,868222nd of 239 in NH
Population density12/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · NH 156/sq mi234th of 239 in NH
Bachelor's degree or higher2.8%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NH 40.6%239th of 239 in NH
Median earnings per worker$24,583
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NH $56,079237th of 239 in NH
Income inequality (Gini)0.332
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · NH 0.444223rd of 239 in NH

Measure	03597	Coos	NH	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NH
Average commuteWeakness	44.4 min	23.1 min	26.7 min	26.4 min	99th	2nd of 234
Housing vacancy	34.1%	32.2%	14.3%	10.1%	98th	53rd of 239
Poverty rateWeakness	30%	13.2%	7.2%	12.5%	96th	2nd of 239
Government workers	26.4%	19.5%	13.1%	14.5%	96th	9th of 239
Unemployment rateWeakness	9.2%	4.3%	3.3%	5.2%	92nd	9th of 239
Residents 65 and older	21.8%	26.1%	20.1%	17.2%	82nd	125th of 239
Tech workers	4.3%	1.1%	4.3%	3.8%	72nd	63rd of 239
Median age	41.9	50.3	43.3	38.9	71st	186th of 239
Uninsured rate	7%	7.7%	5.3%	8.4%	52nd	59th of 239
Homeownership rate	68.1%	74.2%	72.8%	65.2%	49th	203rd of 239
Foreign-born residents	4.6%	2.8%	6.1%	14.1%	27th	60th of 239
Median household incomeWeakness	$56,010	$57,677	$99,031	$80,734	15th	228th of 234
Healthcare workers	6.7%	9.4%	9.6%	9.7%	13th	189th of 239
Work from home	5.8%	8%	16.8%	15.1%	11th	218th of 239
Diversity index	14.7	15.3	24	61.4	8th	122nd of 239
Broadband accessWeakness	82.7%	86.4%	92.9%	91%	8th	232nd of 239
Self-employed workers	5.3%	12.3%	9.3%	10%	6th	214th of 239
Residents under 18	13.1%	16%	18.2%	22%	5th	194th of 239
Veterans	1.7%	10.3%	7.6%	6.2%	4th	233rd of 239
Per capita incomeWeakness	$20,263	$37,679	$52,798	$44,673	3rd	239th of 239
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	18%	44.3%	48.2%	51.1%	2nd	199th of 230
Population	527	31,271	1,394,868	334,922,499	1st	222nd of 239
Population density	12/sq mi	17/sq mi	156/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	234th of 239
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	2.8%	20.1%	40.6%	35.7%	1st	239th of 239
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$24,583	$40,044	$56,079	$49,666	1st	237th of 239
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.332	0.488	0.444	0.483	1st	223rd of 239

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

12%

18–24

11%

25–34

25%

35–44

45–54

11%

55–64

65–74

15%

75+

Median age

41.9

Under 18

13.1%

65 and over

21.8%

Race and ethnicity

White92%
Black5%
Hispanic1%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

14.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

4.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

65.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

83%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

15%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 191
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 82.7%
Married couples: 20.4%
Living alone: 15.7%
Veterans (of adults): 1.7%
Male / female: 41% / 59%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

23%

$25–50k

11%

$50–75k

32%

$75–100k

29%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

03597

$56,010

Coos Co.

$57,677

New Hampshire

$99,031

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$20,263

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

30%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.332

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

03597

—

Coos Co.

$188,900

New Hampshire

$402,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

03597

—

Coos Co.

$876

New Hampshire

$1,491

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

46%

2–4 units

5–19 units

13%

20+ units

Mobile home

30%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 290
Owner-occupied: 68.1%
Vacant: 34.1%
Median year built: 1982
Median rooms: 4.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 18%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 18%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

66%

Carpooled

20%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

17%

10–19

39%

20–29

30–44

45–59

23%

60+

13%

Average commute

44.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

9.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

50%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

28%

Office and admin

25%

Cleaning and personal care

14%

Transportation and moving

Healthcare

Education

Computer and math

Food service

Construction and repair

Police and fire

Sales

Management

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

32%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

22%

Other services

15%

Health care and social assistance

13%

Retail

Finance, insurance and real estate

Agriculture and mining

Construction

Admin, support and management

Education

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$24,583

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

5.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

26.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	03597	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	$24,688	$26,804
Sales and office	$53,472	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$14,611	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

27%

High school

49%

Some college

20%

Associate's

0.8%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 72.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 2.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 82.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 56.5%
No internet access: 6.3%
Without health insurance: 7%
Limited-English households: 4.2%

Geography

City (USPS): West Stewartstown
State: New Hampshire
County: Coos County
Center point: 44.7449° N, 71.3813° W
Land area: 45 sq mi
Water area: 0.8 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

West Stewartstown (unincorporated)1% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 03597

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
03589	Mount Washington, NH · PO box	3.4 mi	—	—	—
03590	North Stratford, NH	7.5 mi	1,297	$52,803	$166,500
03576	Colebrook, NH	11 mi	2,764	$52,682	$214,900
03588	Milan, NH	12 mi	1,633	$71,538	$253,500
03582	Groveton, NH	13 mi	1,949	$46,250	$122,300
05905	Guildhall, VT	15 mi	968	$91,950	$289,800
05903	Canaan, VT	17 mi	801	$56,397	$203,800
03570	Berlin, NH	19 mi	9,383	$45,180	$131,000
05901	Averill, VT	19 mi	9	—	—
05902	Beecher Falls, VT	19 mi	104	$45,625	$98,100
03584	Lancaster, NH	19 mi	3,501	$66,768	$209,500
05840	Granby, VT	21 mi	34	$56,250	$137,500

Questions about 03597

What city is zip code 03597?

03597 is assigned to West Stewartstown, New Hampshire. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 03597 in?

03597 is in Coos County, New Hampshire.

What is the population of 03597?

About 527 people live in 03597, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 03597 in?

03597 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 03597?

The median household income in 03597 is $56,010.

What zip codes are near 03597?

The closest zip codes to 03597 are 03589, 03590, 03576, 03588, 03582.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 03597, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.